phreaking
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Orthographic blend of phone + freak.
Pronunciation
[edit]- IPA(key): /ˈfɹiːkɪŋ/
Audio (General Australian): (file) - Rhymes: -iːkɪŋ
Noun
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phreaking (uncountable)
- The cracking or exploring of a telephone system, e.g. trying to obtain free calls or to discover special service numbers or other internal technical information.
Derived terms
[edit]Verb
[edit]phreaking
- present participle and gerund of phreak